6319 Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA)

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FSSA payments made by the military to certain members of the Armed Forces is considered earned income for all programs. This program was implemented May 1, 2001, and provides certain members of the Armed Forces with a special allowance to partially address the issue of enlisted members relying on food assistance to make ends meet. Qualifying members and their families are eligible for a cash allowance up to $500 per month. The law authorizing the program, Public Law 106-398, does not prohibit members from receiving FSSA benefits and food assistance at the same time. The amount of the FSSA will be shown on the member's Leave and Earnings statement.

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6319 Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA)

Official source

FSSA payments made by the military to certain members of the Armed Forces is considered earned income for all programs. This program was implemented May 1, 2001, and provides certain members of the Armed Forces with a special allowance to partially address the issue of enlisted members relying on food assistance to make ends meet. Qualifying members and their families are eligible for a cash allowance up to $500 per month. The law authorizing the program, Public Law 106-398, does not prohibit members from receiving FSSA benefits and food assistance at the same time. The amount of the FSSA will be shown on the member's Leave and Earnings statement.